Lafayette, California vs. Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fair Lawn, New Jersey is 48.1% cheaper than Lafayette, California.

You would need a salary of $25,965 in Fair Lawn, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fair Lawn, New Jersey is cheaper than Lafayette, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Fair Lawn
than in Lafayette, California
Lafayette, CA vs. Fair Lawn, NJ
Compared to Lafayette, Fair Lawn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  15.1% higher
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher